What will happen to Kylian Mbappé when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June?
PSG would like to know, Real Madrid would like to know, and so would legions of fans at other big European clubs dreaming of seeing the France striker play in their colors.
But Mbappé remains tight-lipped as the saga surrounding his possible transfer continues and PSG pushes to keep hold of its star assets.
“He’s made it very clear that he has an agreement with me,” PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi told L’Equipe newspaper this week, without being more specific on the nature of the deal.
“We have a great relationship, he’s the best player in the world. I’m not going to hide the fact that I want to keep him,” Al-Khelaïfi said. “I’m confident because the best place for him is Paris, as a French player, as captain of the national team, vice-captain of PSG, having been there for seven years. He has the ambition to do great things with Paris. ”
Details of the supposed deal reached between Mbappé and PSG have not been revealed. According to reports in French media, Mbappé agreed to forgo several financial bonuses if he joins another club, meaning he won’t leave PSG for free.
Mbappé has been in a similar position before, making PSG wait until the end of his then-contract before signing a new one in May 2022 when Madrid was aggressively pursuing him.
He said he doesn’t know when he will be ready to announce his decision this time.
Whether Mbappé has explained why it takes him so long Asked to make a decision, Al-Khelaïfi brushed off concerns.
“We’re calm. I have 200% confidence in him. He’s a good lad. He gave me his word, and he’s a man of his word. I believe in him,” the PSG president said. “I can only say that I’m not stressed. Financially and about Kylian.”